Stage 14 Comillas to Colombres

The coast is clearly yours. You come from everywhere, from Spain, France, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Germany.... and of course from Holland, they must not be missing.

And you all have the same passion, SURFING 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️. Your camper vans are parked in the most exposed spots, lined up like pearls on a chain. The rear doors of the vehicles facing the sea, starting the day with pure enjoyment.

I remember the story of the 'grandpa' who goes kitesurfing with his grandson at the Ijsselmeer. Watching is boring for the man, so he learns the sport as well (at the age of 70) and now they both enjoy it. In inside circles he is now called the 'Silver Surfer'. Now I also have hope, as far as 'surfing' is concerned, I still have time.

Puuuuh,.... it's going steeply uphill, when a friendly woman's voice speaks to me from the left: 'Battery almost empty.' ------------ Who is that and how does she know? It's the voice from my hearing aid that brings my attention to the necessary change. I take a break on the next bench and take care of the batteries.... all batteries are full, I can continue.

Today is Tuesday again, Boule day. 3 men playing boule remind me of that. Judging by the signs, they must be very successful. Do they also have as much laughter as we do? ------- I tell myself Charlie's 'Turkey Joke' again and continue amused.

And then it happens, for the first time (knowingly). While looking for the best location for a photo, I take a few steps back and step right into the sh.... . The rest of the stage is unspectacular, maybe I missed a thing or two. My gaze is now very focused on the path, I can't handle too much happiness.

Colombres is not really a big place and quickly explored.

Since today is Tuesday, I treat myself to a rose, a special 'PEREGRINO'. The evening ends nicely. We sit outside together in a nice circle.